Octal ultrasound transceiver from Maxim saves 40% space and 30% power

Maxim Integrated Products has released MAX2082, an octal ultrasound transceiver, which claimed by Maxim to save 40% board space and consumes 30% less power than conventional architecture in designing ultrasound medical equipment. MAX2082 integrates 8 channels of 3-level 200V pulsers and T/R switches, an octal ADC, octal LNA, octal VGA, CW mixers, anti-aliasing filters, and coupling capacitors into a small package requiring less than 10 square inches. This is 40% of the space required for conventional solutions and is especially beneficial for portable systems, which can be used clinics. Maxim says "Traditional designs include over nine components in the T/R switch alone for each of the channels on a typical 128-channel system, so the MAX2082 displaces thousands of discrete parts. Power-supply noise and switching noise are all minimized in the MAX2082 for superior image quality." Key Advantages as per Maxim: Higher image quality and performance: improved system sensitivity and image quality through an ultra-low noise figure (2.8dB at RIN = RS = 200Ω) and a high-dynamic-range receiver (76dBFS SNR at fIN = 5MHz and 2MHz bandwidth) Space savings: high integration saves 40% more area than conventional architecture Higher integration and reliability: combines five separate blocks into one IC, replacing thousands of discrete components in a standard system Lower pow...